Vancouver dentists that will win over any child
While the dentist’s office is rarely anyone’s favourite place, it can seem especially intimidating for the little ones. Get them seeing the tooth doctor in a better light by visiting one of these kid-friendly dentists, each one equipped with just the things a kid needs to feel at ease.
PDG Pediatric Dental Group Inc Oakridge Centre-South Tower
200-650 41St Ave W, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2M9With locations in Vancouver proper, Richmond, Delta and Coquitlam, PDG is one of the best and most accessible dental options for your kid. There are more than half a dozen pediatric dentists and four orthodontic specialists, giving you all the options you need no matter what your child’s age or dental needs. And, because of the size of the organization, they have emergency dental services available when an aching tooth just can’t wait for regular business hours.
Tot2teen Dental
2651 Hastings St E, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z5The name says it all: this dentists’ office treats kids of all ages, ensuring you have a trusting relationship with one dentist for your child’s formative years. It all starts with the first visit when Dr. Anita Gartner sits down with your kid and explains what certain instruments are and how they are used. After, you hold your child on your lap for comfort while the dentist gently performs a preliminary exam, introducing your little one to what a dentist’s visit is all about.
Park Royal Village Dental Centre
1-925J Main St, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2Z3How do you know you’ve really got a dentist with your child’s best interests at heart? When the dentist himself was not a fan of dentists when he was young, swearing he would make the process for his own patients as comfortable as possible. Dr. Behmard has taken his childhood memories of stark white walls and made his own office bright and colourful, as well as using high-tech equipment that’s as non-invasive as possible.
Dr Patton Robert E
109-1128 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L4Your child’s first birthday is more than just the first major milestone in his or her life — it’s also the time for taking a first trip to the dentist. Dr. Bob Patton has decades of experience as a pediatric dentist treating everyone from infants to teens, and he knows just the right thing to say to put even the most nervous child at ease.
Kits Family Dental
209-2223 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC V6K 2E4Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult for you as a parent to let go of your child’s hand and have them enter the dentist’s office solo. With that in mind, this dentist’s office treats the whole family. They’re also open six days a week so you never have to worry about skipping work to make the trip, with flexible hours going as late as 7 pm.
Choi Ella Dr
508 6Th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1A1One of the scariest parts about going to the dentist — no matter your age — is fear of pain. Dr. Diederik Millenaar, who’s certified in pediatric dentistry, anticipates this by using a pain-reducing medication instead of general anesthesia (whenever possible) so your child gradually gets used to what to expect at the dentist’s. And, to put parents’ minds at ease, Dr. Millenaar uses acrylic composites instead of mercury so your kid can smile happily and healthily.
